On June 18, 2019, six months after the American professional wrestling promotion All Elite Wrestling (AEW) was founded,[1][2][3] AEW President and CEO Tony Khan announced plans for both a singles and tag team championship for the women's division.

The first competitor was determined by the women's Casino Battle Royale during the Buy In pre-show, which was won by Nyla Rose.

A four-way match was scheduled for All Out where Storm defeated Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D., Jamie Hayter, and Hikaru Shida to become the interim champion.

[12] At Full Gear on November 19, Hayter defeated Storm to win the interim championship.

[14] The original AEW Women's World Championship belt had a small oval shaped center plate.

[10] On the May 28, 2021, Friday night special airing of Dynamite, reigning champion Hikaru Shida was awarded with a slightly updated championship belt.

[17] At Revolution on March 6, 2022, Baker unveiled a new design of the championship belt with bigger plates, which are gold and on a black strap.

She won the title by defeating previous champion "Timeless" Toni Storm at All In on August 25, 2024, in London, England.